adj Uncommon

gutted

GUH-tihd

Gutted (adj) means Deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback. Example: “I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute.”

adj

Deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback.

"I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute."

"The whole team was gutted after missing out on the final by one point."

Having had its interior destroyed, removed, or hollowed out.

"The gutted building stood as a burnt shell for years after the fire."

How to use gutted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishReally let down or crushed by disappointment — chiefly British informal usage for the feelings sense.

When to use it

The "deeply disappointed" sense is informal and especially common in British English.

Word forms

more gutted comparative, most gutted superlative

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Etymology

Past tense/adjective form of the verb gut.

Rhymes for gutted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gutted” mean?

The word “gutted” means deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback. In plain terms, really let down or crushed by disappointment — chiefly British informal usage for the feelings sense.

How do you pronounce “gutted”?

“Gutted” is pronounced GUH-tihd (/ˈɡʌtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “gutted” in a sentence?

Here is “gutted” used in a sentence: “I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute.”

What part of speech is “gutted”?

“Gutted” is an adjective.

Is “gutted” a common word?

“Gutted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gutted” have?

“Gutted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback.